1 - brown messenger bag. This is made of super heavy leather - really sturdy, but too much for my everyday hauls. The strap can get much longer, so it could be used by a man's messenger as well. I love the design, though. I got it at the swap meet, so it has definite signs of wear and could use a bit of a clean.

2-3 burgundy painted leather hobo designed and sewn by me! It is very slouchy and lightweight. Was made from a skirt, so I kept the original pockets on the front. Wrapped leather handle attached with gold-tone rivets. The lining I believe was silk. Downside is that I made the inner pocket kind of poorly - looks okay, but the silk doesn't have enough structure. I would totally keep this one, but I have been off slouchy bags for long enough, and it needs a good home.

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)

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